Clermont man shot and killed by deputies overnight
A Clermont man was shot and killed by deputies overnight after they responded to reports of a suspicious person, officials say. The man killed has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Escoba. Officials have confirmed the deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave pending a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which they said is normal procedure.
Clermont police creating new equipment for seatbelt safety
The Clermont Police Department is rolling out some new equipment aimed at emphasizing the importance of seatbelts. It comes after three women were killed in a deadly crash earlier this week, and no one was wearing seatbelts.
Florida man accused of firing rifle for target practice at his apartment after watching military movie
A Lake County man is accused of firing a rifle outside an apartment complex in Clermont while children were nearby.
Protest planned over slow road construction in Clermont
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard. The new road would shave about 20 minutes off a commute between Lake and Orange counties. Some people say that connector was a selling point when they bought their home. However, the road is still not done years later.
Bodycam video: Clermont standoff ends in apparent murder-suicide after suspect fires at police, victims ID'd
Clermont police released body camera footage of a deadly standoff at the Cottonwood Apartments on Wednesday.
2 dead, including suspect, following shooting and standoff at Clermont apartment complex: Police
The Clermont Police Department said a man, identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting, is dead following a standoff at an apartment complex.
Lake County citrus farmers bracing for coldest temps of the season
After enduring back-to-back hurricanes, citrus farmers in central Florida are bracing for the season's coldest temperatures.
Man accused of stealing from Dick's Sporting Goods in Clermont
The Clermont Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from a Dick's Sporting Goods.
Tyrek Hill's mom remembers son killed in Orlando Halloween shooting: 'a gentle giant'
The mother of Tyrek Hill, one of two men shot and killed in a shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations, remembered her as a loving, kind, “gentle giant.”
Florida Aldi shopper loses $5,000 in debit card 'scheme', 2 people sought: police
The Clermont Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying two people possibly involved in a debit card scam that resulted in an Aldi shopper losing $5,000.
Florida man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart delivery drone, deputies say
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
Wildfire in Clermont threatens structures
Fire crews are working to contain a brush fire in Clermont that is threatening structures.
Former cheer coach being sued
A former cheerleading coach out of Clermont is being sued for allegedly sexually abusing a teenager who used to cheer at his facility.
Cross country runners honor fallen soldier
Hundreds of cross-country runners took to the track in Clermont, Saturday morning. The high schoolers raced in honor of a fallen soldier, US Army Staff Sgt. Abraham Hammond. Army Maj. Marcus Mustin was one of Hammond’s commanders. "I've served in the army 24 years," he said, "that's the only soldier I've ever lost."
3 killed after truck flips over in Clermont
Three people were killed in a crash after an asphalt truck flipped over in Lake County on Friday morning. The crash, which involved three different vehicles, happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. on State Road 33 and Bakers Lane in Clermont, authorities said.
Lake County woman sprayed swastika on neighbors car, smashed his window
A Clermont woman was arrested after she was caught on camera smashing her neighbor's window and then spraying a swastika on his car.
Clermont to get new 250-acre development to support booming area
A new development called Olympus, which is a 250-acre development across from Highway 27 is being built in Clermont.
Funnel cloud formation spotted in Lake County
A funnel cloud formation was spotted in Lake County near Clermont around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
AdventHealth opens Clermont ER
If you live in Clermont, you will soon have a new place for emergency care. AdventHealth announced the opening of a new ER there next year. The 19,000 Square foot facility has 24 patient rooms and two child-friendly rooms.
Report: 2 arrested after TikTok video shows illegal C-section performed on dog
Two men have been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said they performed an illegal Caesarean section on a French Bulldog.